Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT
What it does
Limits rent increases to 4% annually, but allows an additional increase for taxes, insurance, or health and safety costs if the landlord gets an exemption from the secretary of housing, and provides tenants civil remedies for violations.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 1803/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Mar 1303/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
- Feb 2702/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced